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Santiago de Cuba wins and takes sole lead in Cuban baseball

Published on: October 8, 2026
15:44

Santiago de Cuba, Oct. 8 (Prensa Latina) Santiago de Cuba emerged as the only undefeated team in Cuba's 65th National Baseball Series after a 14-4 knockout victory over Guantanamo, completing a sweep that underscored their offensive strength.

Cuba outlines impact of blockade to ECLAC, advocates for integration

Published on: October 8, 2026
15:30

Santo Domingo, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuba denounced the impact of U.S. measures on its economy before the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), noting that these measures restrict access to technologies, industrial equipment, and financing. During ECLAC's 41st session, currently taking place in the Dominican Republic, Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Deborah Rivas Saavedra stated that the island's efforts to tackle sustainable development challenges are compounded by the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States.

Brazilian students maintain support for Lula ahead of runoff election

Published on: October 8, 2026
15:30

Brasilia, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) University and high school students marched through downtown Rio de Janeiro in support of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, ahead of the October 25 runoff election.

Colombia: Petro denounces political weaponization of OFAC list

Published on: October 8, 2026
15:30

Bogota, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro (2022-2026) condemned the political weaponization of the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) list, which targets those named on it for sanctions.

Cuba and Dominican Republic reaffirm inter-party cooperation

Published on: October 8, 2026
15:14

Havana, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Roberto Morales, a member of the Political Bureau and Organization Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), met with Miguel Mejia, Secretary General of the United Left Movement (MIU) of the Dominican Republic.

Mexico: Sheinbaum highlights work of Cuban doctors in remote areas

Published on: October 8, 2026
15:14

Mexico City, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the Cuban doctors working in Mexico are hired directly and are stationed in very remote areas, where they help provide care to the population.

Cuba ensures early diagnosis of childhood hearing impairment

Published on: October 8, 2026
15:14

Holguin, Cuba, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Systematic neonatal screening in the eastern province of Holguin is currently strengthening Cuba's national program for the prevention of childhood hearing and visual impairments.

Three people convicted for attacks on Ebola center in DRC

Published on: October 8, 2026
13:14

Kinshasa, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) The High Court of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has convicted three individuals for inciting disobedience and attacking facilities and personnel involved in the Ebola response.

Istanbul’s Galata Tower illuminated with Palestinian-flag colors

Published on: October 8, 2026
13:14

Istanbul, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Istanbul's iconic Galata Tower was Illuminati with the colors of the Palestinian flag, marking three years since the war in Gaza Strip started.

IOM says Yemen displacement tops 200,000

Published on: October 8, 2026
13:14

Aden, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) More than 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since early September due to intensifying hostilities, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported.

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